Volkswagen Golf
Green · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc
LX53 BTOMOT history
LX53 BTO is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 132,697 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Nov 2027
- Mileage
- 132,697 mi
- At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 21 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 6,054 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX53 BTO
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 5 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Nov 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX53 BTO was last recorded at 132,697 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 10,174 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 122,523 miles · 17 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 10,174 miles
- Average per year
- 6,054 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 132,697 miles
- 2025 – 122,523 miles
- 2024 – 116,268 miles
- 2023 – 113,390 miles
- 2022 – 109,625 miles
- 2021 – 102,969 miles
- 2020 – 98,093 miles
- 2019 – 90,217 miles
- 2018 – 82,958 miles
- 2017 – 75,321 miles
- 2016 – 65,680 miles
- 2015 – 56,413 miles
- 2014 – 49,951 miles
- 2013 – 42,644 miles
- 2012 – 34,441 miles
- 2010 – 24,220 miles
- 2009 – 18,962 miles
- 2008 – 16,332 miles
- 2007 – 12,948 miles
- 2006 – 10,497 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass132,697 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both.
Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025
Front Exhaust mounting defective
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023
Central Exhaust mounting defective
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Stone Chips Front Screen.
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front.
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
29 tests since 16 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass132,697 miles (+10,174)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2027
- Odometer
- 132,697 miles
- Test number
- 827259159866
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,523 miles (+2,693)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 122,523 miles
- Test number
- 600352815642
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass119,830 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 119,830 miles
- Test number
- 339055650408
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both. (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryVarious Corrosion On chassis And Suspension..
Fail119,830 miles (+3,562)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,830 miles
- Test number
- 112445475092
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both. (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryVarious Corrosion On chassis And Suspension..
Pass116,268 miles (+2,878)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 116,268 miles
- Test number
- 633858350854
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both. (0.1 (b))
Pass113,390 miles (+3,765)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 113,390 miles
- Test number
- 390434584983
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both. (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryStone Chips Front Screen.
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front. (5.2.3 (e))
Pass109,625 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 109,625 miles
- Test number
- 574096646285
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both. (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryStone Chips Front Screen.
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front. (5.2.3 (e))
Fail109,625 miles (+6,656)4 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,625 miles
- Test number
- 154431452951
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both. (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryStone Chips Front Screen.
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front. (5.2.3 (e))
Pass102,969 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 102,969 miles
- Test number
- 769709601522
- AdvisoryFront exhaust clamp detached
- AdvisoryRear brake pipes deteriorated
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated
Fail102,969 miles (+4,876)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,969 miles
- Test number
- 122735424013
- Repaired at testNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront exhaust clamp detached
- AdvisoryRear brake pipes deteriorated
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated
Pass98,093 miles (+7,876)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 98,093 miles
- Test number
- 980582439419
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass90,217 miles (+7,259)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 90,217 miles
- Test number
- 992338494566
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective chipped with a hole. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes. in various places (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked. (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust clamp broken but secured with clips.
Pass82,958 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 82,958 miles
- Test number
- 935485186982
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,956 miles (+7,635)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,956 miles
- Test number
- 530608917629
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively binding slightly (3.7.B.3)
Pass75,321 miles (+9,641)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 75,321 miles
- Test number
- 132643105823
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,680 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 65,680 miles
- Test number
- 345405453331
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,680 miles (+9,267)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,680 miles
- Test number
- 950250249239
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass56,413 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 56,413 miles
- Test number
- 915001355090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,413 miles (+6,462)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,413 miles
- Test number
- 546961855027
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass49,951 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 49,951 miles
- Test number
- 167752854430
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,951 miles (+7,307)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,951 miles
- Test number
- 989292454051
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass42,644 miles (+8,203)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 42,644 miles
- Test number
- 767376253020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,441 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 34,441 miles
- Test number
- 437261062052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,441 miles (+10,221)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,441 miles
- Test number
- 886711262029
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Pass24,220 miles (+5,258)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 24,220 miles
- Test number
- 393077360451
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,962 miles (+2,630)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 18,962 miles
- Test number
- 880919079296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,332 miles (+3,384)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 16,332 miles
- Test number
- 804651248248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,948 miles (+2,451)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 12,948 miles
- Test number
- 630792737282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,497 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 10,497 miles
- Test number
- 934028726250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LX53 BTO
- Does LX53 BTO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX53 BTO is valid until 16 Nov 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LX53 BTO?
- The MOT on LX53 BTO is valid until 16 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LX53 BTO done?
- LX53 BTO was recorded at 132,697 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 6,054 miles a year.
- Has LX53 BTO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX53 BTO has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on LX53 BTO ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on LX53 BTO find?
- LX53 BTO passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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